Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 13,065, Fenner Foote, Mass.

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Foot, Fenner or Foot, Fener.
S 13.065
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
COUNTY OF BERKSHIRE, ss.
ON this twenty eighth day of August 1832 personally appeared in open Court before Hon. William P. Walker Judge of the Court of Probate for County , now sitting Yenner Fotta " " " a resident of Lee " "
in the county of Berkshire and Commonwealth aforesaid, aged almost eighty seven years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832:—That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated. That on the 3 day of January A.D. 1775 . I enlisted into the Company commanded by Capt. William Goodrich of Stockbridge in the Regiment commanded by Col. Patterson . We were enrolled, and drilled immediately, and continued in Stockbridge and in until the first or second of April . When we marched to Cambridge. The reason of our March was, that a post had arrived giving information of the Battle of Lexington. We went thro' Springfield, Brattlefield and Worcester to Cambridge. We were then engaged as fatigue men and keeping Guard, and scouting. Capt. Goodrich had obtained for his men the privilege of Rangers, and we were almost continually on the alert sometimes going down to Roxbury & Dorchester and many times marching thro' the whole night. On the day of the Battle of Bunker's Hill, I was stationed to guard the Fort, the Balls however fell thick around us being within sight of the Battle. We saw much hard service and continued until September when volunteers were called for to go with Arnold into Canada by the way of the "Wilderness". Capt. Goodrich with most of his company enlisted in this service as also did myself. We started on the 15th of September . Marched to Starbuck's Fort. From thence we went by water to the Kennebec River suffering extremely from sickness. We landed at a place called Towns End having encountered a tremendous storm on the passage and having at one time been driven into a rock place called the Four Brothers. We went up the Kennebec River in Batturex which had been provided for us as far as we could, then we had to carry them and our ammunition and provisions across a carrying place of seven miles to another stream and then again frequently over other places. Making our March seven in the extreme. Sometimes we had to go back over these carrying places three or four times to bring all our effects. By this time it was ascertained that our provisions were not sufficient to last the whole party consisting of about 1200. Orders were given for 600 to march back. We went on and our provisions were at last all consumed but one barrel of Meal and that we soon had the misfortune to lose in one of the Rapids. We were now thirty eight days in the wilderness during which time we saw no human being except our own party. We suffered from cold and hunger all that human nature could suffer. For two weeks we had no more than one pint of Flour to ten men, given us and that once only in twenty four hours. And this at last entirely failed us. We were now on the height of Land between the State of Maine and the River St. Lawrence at Shinar Pond. At this place the water had flowed to a great distance, and we were under the necessity of Marching thro' it mid way in the water, and also to break the ice to the distance of one mile. And the only enquiry to be heard was what shall we do to keep us alive—On Captain concluded to take some of our ablest men and go forward to try to find some inhabitants. We had eaten nothing then for twenty four hours. The day after Capt. Goodrich left us, Capt. Hanchett's company overtook us. From them we obtained a dog, and it was killed and eaten voraciously. Some of our companions were taken sick and we could do no less than lay them down to die and go on and leave them being ourselves so emaciated and

worn that we could afford them no relief. At last we found in Hukentown Ninety Miles from the place of our destination, and found relief. We then Marched on and encamped for a few days opposite to Abraham's Plains. Here I was taken sick and did not recover for two or three weeks as was the case with many of us. We staid here until one night orders came whispered to us to be in readiness to march at a moment's warning on to Abraham's Plains. We soon were in motion and took possession of the heights, where our whole army encamped that night. The next morning Gen Arnold paraded his army marched up before the city gave three cheers and then retired. When the assault upon Dubuque was made Gen Montgomery killed I was stationed as a guard before the door of a num- -ber used as hospitals. We staid until the next spring when we left the place, having had scarcely the smallpox while there I arrived at home the first of June 1776. In our services in this unmerciful campaign we never received a dollar. Our Capt was taken prisoner in the assault and and I never saw him afterwards!
I remained at home until Nov. 15. of the year 1776 when I enlisted into the company commanded by Adjutant Ray Moore of Richmond. Who performed the duty of both adj't & Capt. in Colo Prov- -sors Regiment of Summ Richmond of the line of the State of Mass We marched thro Pittsfield Wms Town direct to Piconquaga. In this service we were engaged as fatigue parties and as a guard - Gen Schuyler then commanded the American Army. I arrived home in March having served four months
This concludes my revolutionary services except that when Burgoyne was coming down from the North, I volunteered & went to Bennington but Burgoyne had surrendered & we were dis- banded & I returned home having served two weeks only
In My first enlistment I served 17 months In My Second Service - do - 4 mo -
I was born in Colchester in Connecticut 6. Oct. 1755
My age was recorded in Colchester
I lived in Le always when I entered the service and never lived any where else
I always entered the service as a volunteer
And never received a commission -
The Rev. Doctor Alvan Hyde of Le has been acquainted with me for more than forty years and I further mention the name of Mr David Baker who has also been ac- -quainted with me many years
And I feel the state that I know of no person who can testify to my services during the Revolutionary war, except Mr John Percival and Capt Isaac Clark who were living when I last heard from them some where in the state of New York About two hundred Miles. But whether they are now living I do not know. They were with me in my expedition thro the Wilderness was with Gen Arnold

2795. Fenner Foote Application for Union See Mass Aug. 28 1832
F. Foote.

He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a Pension, or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any agency in any state.
S. Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid. Isaac Groot
W. P. Walker J. Probate
We, Alvan Hyde a bluey man residing in the town of Lee and Abner Dyer  residing in same hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Isaac Groot who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be Seventy Seven years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
S. Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. Alvan Hyde David Baker
W. P. Walker J. Probate
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that Alvan Hyde is a Clergyman resident in the town of Lee and that David Baker who has also signed the same, is a resident in the town of Lee and that their statement is entitled to credit.
W. P. Walker J. Probate
I. Henry M. Bishop Registrar of the Court of Probate for Franklin do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Isaac Groot for a Pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this Eighteenth day of
August. A.D. 1832
Henry M. Bishop. Registrar of Probate

3798 Massachusetts
Benner * Foote
Lee in the State of Mass who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain of the Reg't Col Patterson in the Mass line for 21 days
Records OK.
May 28, 1906. P. 2
Inscribed on the Roll of Mass at the rate of 70 Dollars — Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th day of Dec 1832 and sent to W. Bishop Sena Mass
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 $105— Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Mar 33/ 35—
$140—
{ Revolutionary Claim, { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J H B Blair Clerk Book D. Vol. 2 nd Page 57

In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of Stear Tool (pseudonym as Steamer Tool ), a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. D. 13065
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Jan 3. 70- 17 mos Wm Goodrich Patterson Mass.   Nov. 15. 76 4 mos Raymond Rosseter   Summer (77) 2 mos Officers not stated   Added          
Battles engaged in, Quebec Residence of soldier at enlistment, Lee Mass. Date of application for pension, Aug 28. 32  Claim allowed Residence at date of application, See Berkshire Co Mass Age at date of application, Oct 6. 1710  Wolchester Conn.
Remarks:

4795
Henner Hoote
Lee
Mich
March 21 Mar
6 AM
$70-
H. Lee Bishop
Seneca
May.

BRIEF in the case of  Finner Foote  of  Lee  in the State of  Mass -  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Open Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 77 years -  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     In 1795. Jan'y 3. 1 5 - priv e Gen. Goodrich . Col. Patten   1796 Nov 25 - 4 2 " " Paymond " Rositer  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? None  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Lee  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditional Evidence  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct - 
I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
J. H. McBlain Examining Clerk.

Carbon copy sent to Mrs. Thomas for file
VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
WASHINGTON
July 5, 1933.
YOUR FILE REFERENCE:
IN REPLY REFER TO: EBAA THOMAS, Charles D., Jr. S. O. 1 159 811
Mrs. Nellie E. Thomas, 504 West 150th Street, New York City, New York.
Dear Madam:
This has reference to inquiry as to the effect the amendatory regulations issued by the President June 6, 1933, under the Act of March 20, 1933, may have on the above cited allowed claim for pension.
The Pension Service has not yet completed the initial review of allowed pension cases required by Section 17 of the Act of March 20, 1933, but expects to do so before the close of July. It will then take up for consideration those allowed claims that may be affected by the amendatory regulations.
When, in the course of this re-review work, your  this claim is reached, you will be promptly advised of the determination arrived at in your  the case under the terms of the amendatory regulations.
Very truly yours,
E. W. MORGAN, Director of Pensions.

COPY.
June 17th 1933
E. W. Morgan, Director of Pensions,
My dear Sir:
Must I pay that back premium of $17.00? And they write me from Hospital at Lyons, N. Jersey, where my son is incarcerated that there will be no more free hair cuts, or shaves, so they bid me send $5.00 at once, which I did, and presume it will go on. What in this world shall I do if anything is taken from that $60.00 per month which I receive? I go to see my son every two weeks, train, round trip, $1.70, bring him a few luxuries, supply him with all clothing, and support myself, pay gas, electric, rent and what little food I require to exist, I send a copy of a letter in long hand-by Capt. Schasteg of 201 Reg.-to President Roosevelt-in it, he tells me that my boy Charlie, who was 20 years old at the time, was in the best of health, he made him Capt. that letter was written Jan. 24, 1899, very shortly after Charlie was stricken with typhoid fever. If you know about these times, you will know that the boys were dying like flies. Charlie's life was spared but his mind, a wreck. His father could not endure it, so he died. My son has inhabited hospitals ever since. I guess I have been left to suffer, and care for my boy. I preserved that letter from Capt. Schaster all these years. It was 201 Reg. Co. G and my son's name is Charles D. Thomas, Jr. I go down in the train with a woman, whose husband is getting $72.00 a month from the Government and has has only been in the Hospital 3 months, a Spanish American War man, and another big pension from his firm where he was employed, how is that?
I am very faithfully dear Mr. Morgan
Nellie E. Thomas, 504 West 130th Street, New York City.
Library ? My great grandfather, Fenner Roots , whose name is in Lenox was sometimes aid to General George Washington right here in the battle of Harlem Heights. I had a letter, as article rather published in the papers a few Sundays ago concerning the whole matter, War of the Revolution, 1776, but I have no income whatsoever save this little pension that supports Charlie and myself, and which I have always thanked my Heavenly Father for, and the precious Government of these United States.
N. E. Thomas.
I dropped this correspondence in this Claver because of this person's relationship to this soldier.

This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Each of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
L. W. B. I. 13065.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
August 3th, 1899.
Madam:-
In response to your recent communication you are advised that Fenner Foot made an application for pension on August 28, 1832, at which time he was 77 years of age and residing at Lee, Mass., and his pension was allowed for twenty-one months' actual service as a private in the Mass. troops, Revolutionary war. He enlisted at Lee, Mass., and served under Capt. Goodrich and Col. Patterson.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mrs. T. C. Tiffany,
Mechanicsville, New York.
Saratoga Co.

One 2¢ stamp recd. Stamp held w/ ok Recd  Recd Sec  in    THE STAFFORD SAVINGS BANK  STAFFORD SPRINGS, CT.   C. ALLEN PRESIDENT      CHAS. F. HARWOOD TREASURER CHAS. F. CHANDLER ASST. TREASURER
October 22, 1917.
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear sir :-
At your convenience, will you please advise me of the war record in the Revolution of Fenner Foote of Lee, Massachusetts. The War Department has referred me to your department for this information.
Assuring you of my appreciation of your courtesy, I am
Yours very truly,
Charles F. Chandler
C.F.C./C.

Rev See h Sons of the Revolution
in the State of New York Frances Tavern Corner Broad & Pearl Streets New York City
November 16, 1915.
Pension Bureau, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:-
Will you please let me know the Revolutionary service of Fenner Foote of Lee, Mass., born in Charleston, Conn., October 15, 1754, and died in Lee, Mass., April 27, 1847. He is included in the Pension Roll, Vol. I, page 27, Massachusetts Records, published in 1833, and is put down as a private in the Massachusetts State Troops, receiving an annual allowance of seventy pounds beginning December 29, 1832, at the age of 79.
Yours very truly,
Henry Russell Drownce Secretary.

29 Clermont Ave. Brooklyn N.Y. Jan. 31 st 1906
To The
Commissaire of Pensions
Washington D.C.
Dear Sir.
Will you
Kindly tell me if James Foster of Lee, Mass. who served in "Major John Brown's Detachment of New Hampshire

Vermont, + Mass. Militia, Revolutionary War, received a pension .
I was advised to ask the information of you by the Military Secretary of the War Department.
By granting this request you will grant a favor on Yours respectfully.
Mrs. J. H. Lauderdale (Carrie F. Lauderdale).

To the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D.C.
Will you please give me the Revolutionary war service of Henner Flote , enlist- ed from Massachusetts.
Respectfully McJames Burbank Longmeadow Mass.
May 28, 1900.

T. G. TIFFANY, D. D. S.
COR. MAIN-ST. AND PARK-AVE.
Mechanicville, N. Y., June 6 th 1899
O. W. & N. DIVISION JUN 10 1899 RECEIVED.
I would like the service of my ancestor Francis Forth Jr. who served in the Rev. War . He drew a pension, and at his death it was continued to his daughter Lucinda. Where from Mass. did he enlist - in what capacity did he serve, and under whom?
Wm. J. C. Tiffany - Mechanicville Saratoga Co. N. Y.

Cluett
13.065 INVALID.
File No. 13.065
Fender* Fords Priv. Rev. Wa
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index: Vol. _____, Page _____
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Records "OK" May 28, 1906. JS

Aug 8 '99 Mrs. J. C. Tiffany Mechanicsville N.Y.
June 4 - 1900 - Hist. C
Mrs. Jas. Burhank Long Meadow Mass
1905 Feb. 10. Hist. to S. H. Runderdale
1915. Nov 20. Hist. to Mr. Henry R. Drowne. 807.13.11.
1917 Feb. 26 Hist. to Chas. F. Chandler

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Turner Foote. Lee. Mass - which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? no IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes V. *Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? yes
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? yes
XIV. †If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? yes And is the official character and signature of the magistrate certified by the proper officer under his seal of office? yes
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? no
XVI. ‡Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? yes
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words: "Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: For _____ year _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.
†QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
†QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.